Building a house

[DenverChief]

So the S/O and I are looking into buying a nice plot of land and building a home. We have discussed having a basement- sub-basement combination. I know having the basement dug out is an additional cost what I'm really curious about is having to dig deeper to accommodate a sub basement is that going to cost double what just a basement would cost or? I know a lot of factors go into digging out a basement (type of soil and depth of bedrock/water table) but assuming perfect conditions.

Anyone with knowledge on this subject? Anyone ever done this before or currently have a sub-basement? TIA.

[TimBone]

Originally Posted by DenverChief

Something like this crude drawing.

You're only gonna be able to swing one direction in that sub-basement.

[TribalElder]

A sub basement is where the fake Xmas tree lives most of the year

[Demonpenz]

You can pay Corn hole in doors

[lewdog]

What do you call a gay drive by?

[DenverChief]

Originally Posted by TribalElder

A sub basement is where the fake Xmas tree lives most of the year

that was my first thought too.

[DenverChief]

Originally Posted by lewdog

What do you call a gay drive by?

Thilly

[LoneWolf]

A sub basement seems like a bad idea all-around. Digging it out is an added expense, but that's not where most of your money would go. The reinforced, pre-stressed concrete you would need for the floor/ceiling between the regular basement and sub basement is extremely expensive.

You don't need a sub basement to protect you from tornadoes and if you are on a large plot of land you can have a firing range outside without disturbing the neighbors. Sex swings are more enjoyable in rooms with natural light.

[lewdog]

Originally Posted by DenverChief

Thilly

A fruit roll up!




Also, see Lonewolf on sex swing recommendations. We all look forward to the invite to the first party at this this house.

[BryanBusby]

Originally Posted by DenverChief

Something like this crude drawing.

I hope this is the actusl blueprint that the builder gets.

"Here's the master design....made in mspaint:

[Great Expectations]

Originally Posted by DenverChief

Except I could dedicate the sub basement to a specific thing (range) and leave the basement to something else theater/entertainment. I would love to build up but bigger houses above ground attract unwanted attention. Im perfect alt happy with a ~2000 sqft above ground 3 bed 3 bath and then dig down.

What about 2000 sq ft above and 4000 sq ft below? Basement under the garage and sod on top of the other areas. The faux basement area would be safer than a sub basement as not much could collapse on it.

[DenverChief]

Originally Posted by LoneWolf

A sub basement seems like a bad idea all-around. Digging it out is an added expense, but that's not where most of your money would go. The reinforced, pre-stressed concrete you would need for the floor/ceiling between the regular basement and sub basement is extremely expensive.

You don't need a sub basement to protect you from tornadoes and if you are on a large plot of land you can have a firing range outside without disturbing the neighbors. Sex swings are more enjoyable in rooms with natural light.

I ****ing love this place. .

I was thinking the all concrete floor/walls/ceiling would be a better shelter than concrete floor/walls and a wooden ceiling. Ya I will be in a large plot of land 40 acres is the one we really want but it's long and skinny. I'm figuring I'm going to have to dig into the ground to make the range so why not enclose it?

I see your point about the pre stressed concrete.

[DenverChief]

Originally Posted by Great Expectations

What about 2000 sq ft above and 4000 sq ft below? Basement under the garage and sod on top of the other areas. The faux basement area would be safer than a sub basement as not much could collapse on it.

That actually sounds like a great plan.

[displacedinMN]

We just built a house. In a development with the builders plans. If I am understanding it right, you should be able to have a nice room, utilities, storage, safety without a sub basement idea.

The lower level of our house is this. We finished the basement and did not have them put in the walls for the bedroom. I have a HUGE room. Mine. All mine. Kids rarely allowed.
I digress. The utility/bathroom/under the steps would be fine for safety if there was a bad storm. Tornadoes are rare here. But have had 80 mph winds. Hail.

[Bob Dole]

Bob Dole was going to bury a storage container and put a trap door in the kitchen, but the builder refused.

[DenverChief]

Originally Posted by lewdog

A fruit roll up!




Also, see Lonewolf on sex swing recommendations. We all look forward to the invite to the first party at this this house.

Let's get the guest list started